Hollis Young

Hollis Young, 78, of Cobden, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Union County Hospital in Anna.

He was born on May 31, 1942, in Rosiclare, the son of William and Opal Dalton Young.  

Hollis is survived by his friends, Julie and Steve Draper, Butch and Shirly Beltz, Traci and Matt Chamness, and many other friends from Village Inn and the J.R. Center. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Hollis worked many years at Draper Produce in Cobden. Hollis enjoyed working at carnivals and he cherished a picture of him standing by a tilt-a-whirl. He always looked forward to the annual Peach Festival in Cobden, and helped set up the rides. Hollis lived in Cobden for 40-plus years. He was a Chicago Cubs fan. 

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the Cobden Cemetery. Interment immediately followed. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.